Senior Quantum Algorithm Architect for Mission-Critical

Quantum Sky

Reston (VA)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Quantum Sky seeks a Senior Quantum Algorithm Developer to design, implement, and optimize quantum and hybrid-classical workloads for mission-critical U.S. government programs. You will lead technical workstreams and mentor junior developers while advancing quantum solutions across NISQ and FTQC architectures.

This role requires a PhD or Master’s degree, 5–8+ years of experience, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

PhD or Master’s degree in a technical field related to quantum computing.
5–8+ years of experience developing quantum algorithms.
Experience with quantum software frameworks: Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, CUDA-Q, Amazon Braket.
Proficient in Python.
Knowledge of quantum circuits, gates, optimization, emulation, and variational methods.
Familiarity with NISQ devices and error mitigation or quantum error correction.
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Adapt quantum algorithms to mission-specific use cases and lead technical workstreams.
Design, implement, and optimize quantum algorithms for NISQ and FTQC architectures.
Mentor junior developers; contribute to publications, patent filings, and proposals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into mission architectures.
Document designs, research findings, and implementation approaches.
Contribute to internal innovation initiatives and proposals.